COMPANY: VOLKERT, INC.

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. 

Volkert is currently searching for an experienced Roadway Project Manager and Roadway Engineer to support its Southeast Region located in Miami, FL or Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 

ROADWAY PROJECT MANAGER

What you’ll be doing:
 
•    FDOT and local agency business development and marketing
•    Roadway design practice building
•    Provide plan review and project management for the FDOT and/or the local municipalities in this region
•    Responsible for organizing activities, schedules, and reporting in support of assigned projects
•    Prepare, issue and track project documentation such as contracts, change orders, client sign-off, etc. for all phases of assigned project work
•    Prepare correspondence and documents with clients, vendors and regulatory agencies as required
•    Assist with other documents such as invoices and purchase orders; and communicate with outside resources when needed
•    Preparing and/or editing meeting minutes and presentations
•    Assist with project submittals and bidding activities
•    Provide support to project team as requested
•    Support our team and client by providing technical and administrative support
•    Market local municipal clients
•    Performs other duties as assigned
 

What you need to have:
 
•    BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
•    8 - 15 years relevant experience in roadway design
•    Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
•    FDOT experience is required
•    PE required
•    Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
•    Demonstrated capabilities and success in managing medium to large projects, multi-office projects, and/or multiple projects
•    Proven leadership, communication, mentoring and client liaison skills
•    Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads Designer required
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•    Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
•    Valid driver's license.
•    A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
•    Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
o    Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
o    Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
o    Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
o    Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
o    Be able to multi-task in a team environment
 

ROADWAY ENGINEER

What you’ll be doing:

•    Contributes to the preparation or modification of reports, plans and designs for projects
•    Assists in the preparation of project quantity and cost estimates
•    Participate in the collection and analysis of data and preparation of satisfactory designs
•    Perform design calculations and conduct investigative analyses toward completion of assigned design tasks, and direct preparation of design specifications
•    Perform quantity estimates, detailing and check calculations and drawings
•    Organize scheduling of specific tasks and assignments
•    Performs other duties as assigned 

What you need to have:

•    BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
•    Professional Engineering License in the State of Florida
•    6 - 8 years of experience in roadway design
•    Proficient with Bentley OpenRoads Designer
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•    Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
•    Valid driver’s license.
•    A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
•    Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
o    Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
o    Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
o    Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
o    Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
o    Be able to multi-task in a team environment
 

Volkert Perks:
•    Competitive compensation
•    Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
•    Challenging and innovative projects
•    Employee referral program
•    Professional development
•    Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
•    401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
•    Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
•    Medical, Dental, & Vision
•    Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
•    Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
•    Wellness incentives
•    Additional voluntary benefits

For additional information, contact Mark Cissell at [email protected]

 

 

AGENCY: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DISTRICT SIX)

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Requisition No: 845934 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - 55007944

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55007944 

Salary:  $95,409.57 - $123,471.21 

Posting Closing Date: 04/09/2025 

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - 55007944 Job Details | State of Florida

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEER II

Requisition No: 849885 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEER II - 55013429

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55013429 

Salary:  $80,787.86 - $104,548.99 

Posting Closing Date: 04/11/2025 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEER II - 55013429 Job Details | State of Florida

ROADWAY DESIGNER III

Requisition No: 850099 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ROADWAY DESIGNER III - 55012285

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55012285 

Salary:  $54,241.86 - $70,195.35 

Posting Closing Date: 04/15/2025 

ROADWAY DESIGNER III - 55012285 Job Details | State of Florida

CONSULTANT INSPECTION PROJECT MANAGER

Requisition No: 850110 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: CONSULTANT INSPECTION PROJECT MANAGER - 55007957

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55007957 

Salary:  $66,016.02 - $85,432.49 

Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2025 

CONSULTANT INSPECTION PROJECT MANAGER - 55007957 Job Details | State of Florida